The original trailblazer in steering investments to vegan food companies, CHRIS KERR played key roles in developing revolutionary plant-based brands like Daiya Foods and Miyoko’s Kitchen. As investment manager for New Crop Capital’s private venture fund, Chris champions new entrepreneurial ventures that provide plant-based alternatives to animal food products. Chris taps nearly three decades of expertise as a leader in financial and venture capital management to energize the growth of Inc. 500 companies, non-profits and philanthropic initiatives alike. He serves as Entrepreneur-in-Residence for The Good Food Institute and as a Director of Sunfed Foods, Next Foods NL, Purple Carrot and Humane USA.